Forensic and Analytical Chemistry

Develop specialist knowledge and practical skills in forensic science and analytical chemistry.

Why Forensic & Analytical Chemistry at Strathclyde?
Ranked 1st in the UK for Forensic Science (Complete University Guide 2024)
Ranked 7th in the UK for Chemistry (Guardian Good University Guide 2024).
Unique course in the UK, with dual professional accreditation from the Royal Society of Chemistry and Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
Undertake a 12-month paid industrial placement.
Learn from leading analytical scientists, and forensic scientists actively involved in forensic casework.
Develop as an all-round analytical chemist with thorough training in the applications of forensic science.
Opportunity to study for a year at a European university or undertake industrial placement abroad.

Your Career
Graduates have a wide range of employment opportunities including chemistry-oriented careers.

Recent graduate job roles include:
Analytical scientist
Pharmaceutical scientist
Environmental scientist
Forensic scientist
Nanotechnologist
Large scale industrial chemist